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Currency Requirements and Practising the Profession 2.0

The Currency 2.0 session, held on January 29, 2026, as part of the College’s Regulatory Education Program (REP), examined the currency requirements registrants must meet for Annual Renewal Registration. The session was built on the 2025 currency webinar and focused on the obligations set out in the Registration Regulation and Registration Program Policy.

Participants explored how to accurately report currency hours and activities, which naturopathic activities qualified as direct patient care, and the options available to address deficiencies identified through the annual audit. The session clarified the requirements for each class of registration – and outlined the types of evidence registrants were required to provide to substantiate reported hours.

Key takeaways included:

  • How registrants correctly reported and tracked currency hours and activities.
  • Gain a better understanding of direct patient care requirements as they relate to currency.
  • Guidance on how to address currency deficiencies.

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PRESENTERS

Erica Laugalys
Deputy CEO, Registrant and Corporate Services

Erica Laugalys is the Deputy CEO, Registrant and Corporate Services, and has been with the College for over 10 years. Erica has served with many Council members supporting their work on several committees, including the Registration Committee and Exam Appeals Committee. She has been vital to the development and implementation of the College’s exams. In addition to her Council and Committee work, Erica has interacted with countless volunteers who have served as examiners, invigilators, and item writers. Erica has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from the University of Waterloo. Prior to her work with the College, she worked in Registration and Examinations for the Board of Directors of Drugless Therapy-Naturopathy.

Maryam Katozian
Director, Registration & Examinations

Maryam Katozian is the Director of Registration and Examinations and has been with the College for over 5 years. Maryam has worked on the Registration Committee and PLAR Committee and has been essential to the development and implementation of the College’s annual registration renewal and annual currency audit. Maryam has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Freiburg (Germany) and is fluent in three languages.